Jekyll Island Marathon
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Considered the “Jewel” of Georgia, Jekyll Island is the ideal location to host the Jekyll Island Marathon - AKA "JIM"!
The JIM course showcases the natural beauty of the island and take runners past historic landmarks. Runners pass under the canopies of the majestic live oaks, past the beauty of the salt marshes, and wide open beaches. The course transports runners to an earlier time when they pass through the Jekyll Island Club National Historic Landmark. This landmark is one of the largest ongoing restoration projects in the southeastern United States and attracts visitors from around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or this will be your first you won’t want to miss the opportunity to run the JIM!
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